Review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) by Holly F — 25 Jun 2007

This is a good movie for it's time. Vincent Price is rather good in it and it isnt your typical horror movie.

This review of House on Haunted Hill (1959) was written by Holly F on 25 Jun 2007.

House on Haunted Hill has generally received mixed reviews.

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